McCarthy-Towne School vs Paul P Gates Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCarthy-Towne School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
431 students
Paul P Gates Elementary School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
380 students
| Measure | McCarthy-Towne School Acton, Massachusetts | Paul P Gates Elementary School Acton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #326 of 1,009 | #18 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9396 of 50,301 | #470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 431 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| city | Acton | Acton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul P Gates Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.6 vs 72.8).
- •Paul P Gates Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Paul P Gates Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 65%).
- •McCarthy-Towne School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.7).
- •McCarthy-Towne School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 380.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is McCarthy-Towne School better than Paul P Gates Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul P Gates Elementary School ranks higher (91.6 vs 72.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are McCarthy-Towne School and Paul P Gates Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Acton and Acton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCarthy-Towne School: 431. Paul P Gates Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCarthy-Towne School and Paul P Gates Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
McCarthy-Towne School is 326th of 1,009 and Paul P Gates Elementary School is 18th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).